Tim

Mr Tim Norton

CBT Psychotherapist

“Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and University Lecturer, with over 40 years experience helping people with mental health problems.”

About Me

When mental health challenges feel overwhelming, finding clarity and practical tools is essential. With over 40 years’ experience, this psychotherapist provides Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy. They help you understand and address your difficulties. Their background as a lecturer means sessions offer clear, structured guidance. You will gain practical strategies. This is ideal for those seeking a knowledgeable, direct path to lasting change.

Approach

With four decades of clinical and lecturing experience behind me, sessions concentrate on making sense of problems and identifying small, achievable changes you can try straight away. Based in Lancaster, I offer appointments in English both face-to-face and online, keeping the pace deliberate and the agenda collaborative so time is used efficiently. Therapy combines focused case formulation with behavioural experiments and short, practical tasks between sessions to reduce avoidance, improve sleep and address sexual or trauma-related difficulties. This way of working suits adults seeking practical, evidence-informed help for anxiety and related problems.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

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    CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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    Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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Works With:

  • •Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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    Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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    PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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    Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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    Sleep Problems

    Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

Professional Title:

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    CBT Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, an evidence-based approach that changes unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.

Qualifications

University of Cumbria

Lancaster University

University of Cumbria

Higher Education Academy Board

U.K. Nursing & Midwifery Council

Registrations

U.K. Nursing & Midwifery Council

Mental Health Nurse

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Mental Health Nurse

Service Area

BMI Lancaster Hospital

In-person & Online

Lancaster, Lancashire

United Kingdom